1. American Village – Set Upon a Hill
A Beacon of Liberty
America’s compelling stories of liberty come to life at the American
Village. Set upon 183 acres in the rural countryside of northern
Alabama, the campus is inspired by some of our nation’s most
cherished historic structures. Much more than buildings, the American
Village builds in the hearts and minds of our youth the stewardship of
what George Washington called the sacred fire of liberty.
Estes
Theatre
Visitor Center/
Patriot Gift ShopLiberty
Hall
Trade Buidings
Colonial Courthouse
Encampment
Concord
Bridge
Independence Hall and
Congress Hall Classrooms
Oval
Office
Meeting
House
Washington
Hall
Colonial
Garden
Barn
Braswell
Presidents
House
Carriage
House
The Rotunda
National
Veterans
Shrine
Thompson
Colonial Chapel
Randall
Museum
Liberty Bell
Garden
Inspiring
Teachers
The American Village
provides workshops
for American History,
Civics, Government and
Social Studies teachers.
Teachers receive free
resource materials and
continuing education
credits (CEUs).
Foundations of Liberty
The American Village is an extraordinary
setting for both student and public programs
with a compelling focus on America’s great
Charters of Freedom:
• The Declaration of Independence
• The United States Constitution
• The Bill of Rights
Our Mission
Founded in 1995, the American Village
is an educational institution whose
mission is to strengthen and renew the
foundations of American liberty and self-
government by engaging and inspiring
citizens, leaders and stewards.
Promoting Respect
for Sacrifice
The National Veterans Shrine
uses multimedia to engage
visitors in the stories of
liberty and sacrifice, from
generation to generation. It
houses the Veterans Register
of Honor which presents the
names, photographs, and bio-
graphies of tens of thousands
of veterans, living and dead,
who have served our country.
Founders
Hall
Mathews
Hall
President Ronald Reagan said America is a shining city set upon a hill.
The American Village is also set upon a hill and lifts high the light of liberty.
The American Village
has engaged and
inspired a half million
students in experience-
based academic
programs related to
American history,
civics and government.
Engaging
Students